Acupuncture Therapy

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the practice of inserting very thin filaments through a person’s skin at specific points to various depths, depending upon the ailment being treated. There are approximately 350 acupuncture points where a skilled acupuncturist can stimulate the body’s muscles, connective tissues, and energy flow to treat ailments such as back, neck, and knee pain, arthritis, sciatica, high blood pressure and fibromyalgia to name a few. It can also be used to induce labor and assist in the treatment of infertility. At AOH our Healers are highly skilled and experienced acupuncturist that understand the right combination of acupuncture access points needed to treat your health challenge. Your initial 90 minute consultation with an AOH Healer will lead to an individualized treatment plan, purposefully designed to bring You back to You again.

Health is the result of a harmonious balance of the body’s energy flow known as Qi (pronounced “Chee”), and illnesses are generally the result of an imbalance. The body’s energy flow runs in regular patterns through the body and over its surface in a series of channels. These channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the muscles and body tissues. Acupuncture seeks to remove any blockages of the meridians and re-establish healthy energy flow. A skilled acupuncturist knows how to insert a series of thin filaments in the body’s muscles and connective tissues to allow for a proper and balanced meridian flow. A skilled acupuncturist also knows the right combinations of the 350 acupuncture points to access in order to address a particular ailment.

Acupuncture also has a secondary effect, one that treats pain. Research has shown that because acupuncture stimulates points involving muscles and connective tissue, it also triggers the body’s own natural production of painkillers such as endorphins. When the body releases its own endorphins, they work by binding with opioid receptors, effectively blocking pain in a natural non-addictive way. For that reason, acupuncture is a healthy alternative to address pain for person in opiod addiction recovery or for those who want to avoid the negative side effects of painkiller medicine.

An initial consultation and evaluation from a skilled acupuncturist generally takes 60 to 90 minutes which leads to an individualized treatment plan. A common treatment plan for a single complaint would typically involve one or two treatments a week. The actual number of recommended acupuncture treatments will depend upon the ailment being treated and its severity. Most ailments call for six to eight treatments.

Acupuncture Therapy

Traditional Acupuncture

Acupuncture is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise points in the body. Channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. Acupuncture helps to remove the blockages of these energy rivers in the body and reestablishes the healthy flow. Treatments help the body’s internal organs to correct imbalances in digestion, absorption, and energy production leading to optimal circulation and balance.

Acupuncture Therapy

Moxibustion Therapy

An Alternative therapy, Moxibustion involves burning herbs and applying the resulting heat to specific points on the body. This technique is used in traditional Chinese medicine and in Tibetan medicine. Moxibustion is typically administered in conjunction with acupuncture.

The Benefits of Acupuncture Therapy

Reduced Stress. ...

Reduced Back Pain, Neck Tension and Relieve Joint Pain in the Hands and Arms. ...